1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (186 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CX | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
